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Also Known As Curcuma longa • Indian saffron

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Color wheel, visible light, color spectrum. Colour wheel
The Origins of Colors, Pigments, and Dyes
Chef tossing vegetables in a frying pan over a burner (skillet, food).
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Red and yellow cherry tomatoes, some forming a question mark, against a light blue background. (organic, fruits, vegetables)
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Indian meal of chicken keema, curry, rice, and naan bread. (Pakistani meal; curried food; Indian food; Pakistani food)
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